When the going got tough: England had no tough nuts and were easily cracked. This was clearly visible in the last 20 minutes of both the Wales and Australia games; in the former England had a ten point lead and failed to close the game out, and with Australia they threw away any chance of […]
Rugby World Cup 2015
England – Wales: A preview
The set piece: Having selected Geoff Parling in the second row to help ex-teammate Tom Youngs in the lineout, England will be missing a bit of weight in the scrum. Exeter Chiefs prop Tomas Francis has been given his first start for Wales, adding kilos to the Welsh front row, although the talent of Samson […]
5 talking points from England’s RWC squad
Sam Burgess Although not without his supporters, Burgess’ lack of international experience and concerns over his primary position nonetheless renders his inclusion in the squad a surprise. Swamped by media rumours ever since his move from Rugby League, it will be interesting to see how Lancaster utilises the Bath man in the pool games, with […]